Tasty Thursdays :: Modern Steak

I know it's Thanksgiving and I should be writing an article about turkey, pumpkin pie or stuffing, but I have to rant and rave about Sam Fox's new restaurant, Modern Steak. This amazingly decorated steak house is located in the new Barney's wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall and it is in line with all of Sam Fox's successes.


The moment you walk in, you are greeted by several hostesses all wearing the same adorable dress (I may ask for a job, just to get one). To your right is a small, but efficient bar with one bartender in particular who makes a killer appletini. I am once again in love with the attire the staff is wearing as the cocktail waitresses are adorn in navy short jumpers with a pink or purple satin waist belt. So cute! I would really appreciate it if someone could please send me one. Thanks!

On to the food, we sat down and were greeted by a very professional waiter who again was dressed to the nines, but kept it real with chuck taylors. We started dinner off with the Crispy Shrimp served with a Sweet Chili Aoili. Delicious... The special that night was a wild mushroom miso soup that almost everyone at the table ordered. I myself went for the Caeser salad which was perfect. My friend Mary had the lobster chowder which also looked amazing.

Now for the main course! I had a very hard time deciding what to eat as the entire menu sounded delicious. I ended up with the Maple Bacon Glazed Salmon and Amy & I split a side of their macaroni and cheese. This was the perfect combination because as I scooped mac & cheese onto my plate chunks of bacon from my salmon just happened to mingle with it, creating a magical flavor. My dish came with two filets of salmon on it, of which one was a tad bit under cooked, but I was so full by that time it didn't make a bit of difference. I notified the bus boy just for their own information and he promptly sent our waiter over who took my meal off the bill, no questions asked. I was definitely not looking for a free meal, but it was amazing customer service which I adore. The other people I was enjoying dinner with ordered everything from steak to lobster and crab. Everyone seemed very happy with their selections.

I am very grateful to the Black family for allowing me to join in their celebration that night. I will definitely visit Modern Steak again soon. Did I mention Mary Black got to meet Sam Fox? All-in-all the restaurant was beautiful, the service was fantastic and the food was amazing. Can't wait to go back! Thank you Sam Fox for feeding me well.

Things I love :: Ike Ndolo's New Album

If you know me, you know that I love Christian music. On a daily basis, I listen to K-love and KTAR, I know I'm a dork. Lucky for me, I have a number of friends who are in Christian bands. I am so excited to share my friend Ike Ndolo's new album with you all. It is truly amazing and I can't say enough good things about it.

The album titled, "We are the Beggars", debuted at #5 on the Christian album list. I am so proud of the band and can't wait until they are on the radio, which I'm sure will happen soon. Click here to sample 12 of 14 songs from "We are the Beggars" and feel free to download it off itunes. And if you want a live sampling, join us tonight, from 7-10pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church in Tempe, for the CD release party. I hope you enjoy his music as much as I do.